galleries

noun

plural of gallery
1
as in museums
a building or part of a building in which objects of interest are displayed visited an array of art galleries while on vacation

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2
as in corridors
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building the guest rooms in the east wing rooms open up onto a long windowed gallery

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3
as in porches
Southern & Midland a covered structure adjoining an entrance to a building a big old house with a wraparound gallery just made for a line of rocking chairs

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Recent Examples of galleries In 1952, Rebay retired, and Sweeney was appointed director of the still unfinished galleries. — Wendy S. Walters, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026 Have any galleries dropped out of the fair because of what’s happening politically? — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Must-visits include a stroll through its many downtown art galleries and studios, and the ancient dwellings at the nearby Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2026 Nearby, the Arts District and Fashion District with ever evolving galleries and independent boutiques showcasing the city's creative energy. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 The inaugural iteration of Santa Fe Invitational will take place April 8–11, 2027 at the Santa Fe Convention Center, hosting some forty-five international galleries as well as artists, collectors, and various local and international institutions. — News Desk, Artforum, 9 Oct. 2026 But in 1857, a full-size cast of the David went on view at London’s new South Kensington Museum, which soon lit its galleries with gas so working people could see it after their shifts. — Christopher Koopman, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galleries
  1. museums
  2. corridors
  3. porches
  4. hallways
  5. passageways
Noun
  • It is helped by its proximity to Art Basel Paris, as many international collectors and museums are coming first to London and then go on to Paris.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The four-year program is designed to prep students for a myriad of fields — modern theme park design firms work not only on new attractions but readily contribute to museums, zoos, immersive marketing events and more.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of museums
Noun
  • Related Stories The bright corridors of RioMarket were also filled with enthusiastic industry experts and producers queuing up for sessions on burning issues like Artificial Intelligence and audience development through TikTok.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Its inclusion in the corridors of power is characteristic of the 52-year-old executive, whom colleagues describe as committed, charismatic and down-to-earth.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of corridors
Noun
  • Be intentional about noticing autumn and Halloween displays on lawns and porches, which seem as popular as ever this year.
    — Dana Kelley, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The list includes roofs, windows, doors, floors, steps, porches, exterior walls and foundations.
    — Emma Clapp, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of porches
Noun
  • Thankfully, a lot of our properties have high-school hallways in them.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
  • People walk through the hallways at Equinix Data Center in Ashburn, Virginia, on May 9, 2024.
    — Jordan Novet, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of hallways
Noun
  • Eight venues are interconnected by hidden passageways, secret entrances, and whimsical performances.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Overland routes and the Caspian Sea conspire against any attempt to hermetically seal Iran, even if the capacity of these passageways cannot compensate for the closing of naval routes and dwindling air links.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of passageways

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“Galleries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galleries. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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